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Young-onset acromegaly and gigantism: Causes and clinical features of growth hormone overproduction

Detalhes bibliográficos
Resumo:	Abstract Depending on the age of onset, the excessive release of growth hormone (GH) − most commonly by a pituitary tumor − and subsequently of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) can cause acromegaly and gigantism. The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical manifestations and main known causes of GH overproduction. GH-releasing hormone and IGF1 can result in a series of physical traits and comorbidities due to hormonal imbalance and somatic overgrowth. To date, several syndromes and genetic mutations have been linked to the etiology of acromegaly.
Autores principais:	Castro,Raquel Vaz de
Outros Autores:	Faustino,Joana; Ferreira,Florbela; Sampaio,Lurdes
Assunto:	acromegaly gigantism cause clinical feature
Ano:	2023
País:	Portugal
Tipo de documento:	artigo
Tipo de acesso:	acesso aberto
Instituição associada:	Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia
Idioma:	inglês
Origem:	SciELO Portugal

Descrição
Resumo:	Abstract Depending on the age of onset, the excessive release of growth hormone (GH) − most commonly by a pituitary tumor − and subsequently of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) can cause acromegaly and gigantism. The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical manifestations and main known causes of GH overproduction. GH-releasing hormone and IGF1 can result in a series of physical traits and comorbidities due to hormonal imbalance and somatic overgrowth. To date, several syndromes and genetic mutations have been linked to the etiology of acromegaly.